ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in until the last moment facilitates communication, reducing anxiety and ensuring preoperative understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium, which must be limited in CKD to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing an order of infuse 12.5 grams of Albumin to the client. The albumin is dispensed as 12.5 grams in 50 mL bottles and can be infused at 2 mL/minute. How long will it take to administer this dose of Albumin.
Correct Answer: 25
Rationale: 50 mL ÷ 2 mL/min = 25 minutes. This calculation determines the infusion time based on the given rate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and esophageal varices. Which of the following is not a potential intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mesalamine is used for inflammatory bowel disease, not cirrhosis or esophageal varices. Metoprolol reduces portal hypertension, famotidine prevents variceal irritation, and balloon tamponade manages severe variceal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods prevents fluid retention and ascites worsening. Acetaminophen is hepatotoxic, large meals strain the liver, and overexertion can worsen fatigue.